Microsoft's shares soared 15% in a day, adding $450 billion in market value, driven by stronger Azure growth and renewed investor confidence in its ambitious AI investments.
Microsoft jumped 15% on Azure's 43% beat and 45% Q1 guidance; $450B market cap—Wall Street's single-day record. Capex of $175B (flat) with 45% cloud growth proves Microsoft's AI spending drives earnings—validating Azure's ROI for long-term IT planning.
Microsoft's stock jumped over 15% on Thursday
Jul 31, 2026
11:35 am
What's the storyMicrosoft has witnessed a massive surge in its stock price, with shares jumping over 15% on Thursday. The jump has added nearly $450 billion to the company's market capitalization.
This is the largest single-day increase ever recorded for a company, according to LSEG data cited by Reuters.
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